The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. Picture: Denise Bradley

The newly-installed lighting system illuminated the picturesque area, which is the largest monastic cloister in England.

The lights now mean that more events can take place in the space during the winter months, and that late evening events can be hosted during the summer.

The Very Reverend Graham Smith, Dean of Norwich, said over the last three years the cathedral had been looking at ways to improve the lighting in the cloister because of the important link between itself, the Hostry and the refectory.

He added: “The lighting makes the cloister even more beautiful.

“We can use the cloister at night, particularly in the summer months for events, for example the Shakespeare Festival.

“People love the cloister very much, and like being there. It’s very special.”

A grant from the Friends of Norwich Cathedral helped to fund the lighting project at the Norman building, which is part of a larger light-up plan of the cathedral as a whole.

A new lighting system for the main part of the cathedral has been under discussion, with plans now under way to come up with a staged programme for the building as funds become available.

The dean said the main building would be divided in to zones as each area was set up to be lit.

Jon Holland, from the marketing team at the cathedral, said the lighting of the area will enhance the building.

He said: “We will be able to have more events in the evening and generally be able to provide a programme of community events throughout the year.”

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Photo gallery: New light shed upon cathedral cloisters

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. The Very Rev Graham Smith, Dean of Norwich, left, gives a prayer of dedication for the new lighting. Picture: Denise Bradley

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. The Evensong congregation enjoy the new lighting. Picture: Denise Bradley

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. The Very Rev Graham Smith, Dean of Norwich, left, gives a prayer of dedication for the new lighting. Picture: Denise Bradley

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. Picture: Denise Bradley

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. Picture: Denise Bradley

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. Picture: Denise Bradley

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. Picture: Denise Bradley

The new lighting at the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters, enhancing the historic architecture. Picture: Denise Bradley